Quick guide to setting the kicker in an Optimist dinghy for strong winds. Sorry about the audio, it was windy! Strong winds means when the sailor is hiking upwind and having to ease the mainsheet in gusts. Lots of kicker will make the boat easier to sail upwind and reduce leech twist and therefore rolling downwind. Ideally also look to rake the mast forwards to balance the centre of effort in the sail and avoid excess weather helm in strong winds.

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Ketch-up (get it, ketchup like catch-up, or ketch like our boat 😇🤣🍟) with what we’ve been up to. I had extra fun in making this little dispatch 😋 I grew up watching this movie where our family would often quote it and still do. The weather has been pretty stormy for May, but we have been getting the odd dry periods with warm wind here and there. To be honest, the Caribbean is looking pretty good right now. Boat life carries on regardless of how chilly of a spring we’re having. Each week has been bringing us new opportunities for learning more about our boat 😉😉 @wilder85 has been a trooper getting items checked off our list while working and fitting in a paddle or two. Thanks for following along with us ⛵️

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#Shorts The Beneteau Oceanis 41 has the table of a real cruising yacht that can seat eight people. Full video Beneteau 41 deck: https://youtu.be/jiZYiLjsQjo I am NOT in any way AFFILIATED with Beneteau Yachts. All the things said represent only my opinion. ALL information presented here is correct to my best knowledge and is meant only for reference purposes. Beneteau Oceanis 41: https://www.beneteau.com/en/oceanis-2005-2014/oceanis-41

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